Introduction
NEFF Gewindetriebe GmbH is a company with over 100 years of experience in drive technology systems, offering products like ball screw drives, trapezoidal screw drives, lead screw drives, and telescopic screw drives for global applications.
Product Overview- Ball Screw Drives (KGT): High mechanical efficiency and long service life, conforming to DIN 69051 and NEFF standards.
- Trapezoidal Screw Drives (TGT): Made from rolled trapezoidal screws and nuts, available in various materials.
- Lead Screw Drives (GGT): Combine ball screws with plastic nuts, often operable without lubrication.
- Telescopic Screw Drives (S-TEG and M-TEG): Offer impressive lift heights from compact dimensions, adaptable to various systems.
Technical Specifications- Ball Screws (KGS): Available in rolled, ground, or whirled versions, with high load ratings and precision.
- Trapezoidal Screws (TGS): Precision-rolled or whirled, available in coated and rust-proof versions.
- Ball Nuts (KGM): Available in flanged or cylindrical forms.
- Trapezoidal Nuts (TGM): Available in various materials and forms.
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Conclusion
The catalog serves as a comprehensive guide to NEFF's standard program and a manual for designing technical systems.
Overview: The document provides a comprehensive overview of NEFF's range of screw jacks and related products, highlighting their specifications, applications, and customization options.
M-TEG Multi-Stage Telescopic Screw Drives: Offer impressive lifting heights with compact installation dimensions, featuring up to 7 stages for different load ranges.
Screw Jacks SHG: Includes various designs, primarily worm gear screw jacks available in classic and cubic forms.
M/J-Series: Includes 11 sizes with lifting forces from 2.5 to 500 kN, featuring both fixed and rotating screws.
MH/JH-Series: Comprising 6 sizes with lifting capacities of 5-250 kN, featuring oil lubrication and maximum efficiency.
C-Series: Offers flexibility in screw types and pitches, with integrated screw lubrication.
G-Series: Designed for high-speed applications, featuring hardened, ground, and spiral-toothed bevel gearboxes.
Accessories: NEFF provides a wide range of accessories for screw drives and jacks, including
bearing units and grease.
Individual Solutions: NEFF develops customized electromechanical drive solutions for extreme conditions and high load values.
Application Tips: NEFF's linear drives are suitable for industrial and automation applications, offering advantages such as lightweight construction and high positional accuracy.
Main Advantages of NEFF Systems:- Energy Efficiency: High power density leads to increased energy efficiency.
- Installation: Simpler and faster due to the absence of hydraulic or pneumatic distributors and pipes.
- Leakage: No leakage issues compared to hydraulic systems.
- Reliability and Maintenance: Better reliability and predictable lifespan with less maintenance.
- Precision: Precise and safe stroke movements enabled by electronic control of linear drives.
Accessories:- NEFF linear units can be equipped with control and safety systems.
- Absolute/incremental encoders can be adapted as a system solution.
NEFF Linear Actuators:- Developed as electromechanical lifting cylinders in combination with M-, J-, and C-series screw jacks.
- Available with trapezoidal and ball screws, suitable for motorized or manual operation.
- Designed for industrial applications, featuring a special tubular design for use in safety-critical and harsh environments.
- Grease lubricated and encapsulated against environmental influences and aggressive media.
- Offers advantages over hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, including self-locking with trapezoidal lead screws and dynamic precision with ball screws.
NEFF Ball Screw Drives:- Result of decades of development, offering precision-rolled ball screws in all common sizes.
- Compliant with DIN 69051 and NEFF standards, ensuring interchangeability with trapezoidal nuts.
- High mechanical efficiency (<98%) requiring lower driving power and breakaway torque.
- Long and reliable service life due to low rolling friction and advanced deflection systems.
Product Overview:- Includes electromechanical lifting cylinders, individual solutions, and customized ball screw drives.
- Features a wide range of flanged and cylindrical ball nuts, available in various standards and customizable for specific applications.
- Preloaded flanged ball nuts offer high stiffness and are available in NEFF or DIN standards.
Overview: This document is a technical specification sheet from Neff Gewindetriebe GmbH, detailing various types of ball screw drives and nuts, including their dimensions, load ratings, and other technical parameters.
Specifications: The document outlines general tolerances according to DIN ISO 2768-m and tolerances according to DIN ISO 8015. Surface treatments are specified according to DIN ISO 1302, with different roughness values for various surfaces. The standard axial backlash is limited to a maximum of 0.05 mm.
Ball Nuts Types:- KGM-D: Cylindrical ball nuts with right-hand and left-hand threads, available in various diameters and pitches.
- KGM-N: Cylindrical ball nuts according to NEFF standards, with specifications similar to KGM-D but with some variations in dimensions and load ratings.
- KGM-E: Ball nuts with screw-in threads, featuring specific dimensions and load ratings.
- FZ-D: Preloaded flanged ball nuts designed for backlash-free applications, with preload up to 5% of the dynamic load rating.
Technical Data: The document includes detailed tables listing dimensions, load ratings, and other technical specifications for each type of ball
nut.
Recommendations: For preloaded nut units with more than 2% preload, it is recommended to select the screw accuracy class T5.
Contact Information: Neff Gewindetriebe GmbH, Karl-Benz-Straße 24, 71093 Weil im Schönbuch, Tel: +49 (0) 71 57/5 38 90-0.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on NEFF's trapezoidal screw drives, highlighting their construction, materials, and applications.
Specifications: NEFF's trapezoidal screw drives are made from rolled or whirled trapezoidal screws and nuts, offering high strength and surface quality.
Manufacturing Process: The screws are produced using a non-cutting cold working process called thread rolling.
Applications: The document lists several applications for trapezoidal screw drives, such as car lifts, 3D printers, scissor lift tables, and robotic grippers.
Types of Nuts: Various nuts are available, including ready-to-install red bronze flange nuts, plastic nuts, long red bronze nuts, and safety nuts.
Installation and Operation: The installation position of the screw drives is flexible, but radial forces must be managed with external guides.
Key Advantages: The document emphasizes the advantages of using NEFF's trapezoidal screw drives, such as higher strength, better surface quality, and longer service life.
Accuracy and Straightness of Screws
The pitch accuracy and straightness of trapezoidal screws are measured over a thread length of 300 mm and depend on the screw diameter.
Self-locking Mechanism
Self-locking depends on the friction coefficient and pitch angle.
Material Selection for Trapezoidal Nuts
Materials include Red Bronze, Plastic Zedex ZX100K, and Steel 1.0718.
Duty Cycle and pv Value
The duty cycle affects the permissible pv value of the nut material.
Temperature Range
NEFF trapezoidal screw drives operate between -20°C and 80°C.
Load Capacity and Efficiency
Load capacity is influenced by factors like bearing surface and lubrication.
Extreme Operating Conditions
For environments with potential contamination, protective covers are recommended.
Axial Backlash
A table provides maximum axial backlash based on nominal diameter or pitch according to DIN 103 tolerance zone 7e/7H.
Thread Profiles
Multi-start threads have the same profile as single-start threads.
Specifications:
The document outlines various specifications for NEFF lead screw drives and nuts.
Design Codes and Descriptions:
Design codes are provided for different end machining options.
Lead Screw Drives (GGT):
The NEFF lead screw drives are based on ball screws but use sliding nuts with negative ball screw profiles.
Technical Data:
Technical data for various lead screw types (GGS) and lead nuts (GGF-D and GGF-N) are provided.
Construction Examples:
Examples of construction using NEFF lead screw drives are provided.
Order Codes:
The document provides a detailed breakdown of order codes for lead screw drives.
Materials and Standards:
Materials used include high-quality plastics like ZEDEX 100 (ZX-100K).
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and descriptions for various types of flanged nuts and telescopic screw drives according to DIN and NEFF standards.
Flanged Nuts Specifications:- DIN 69051 Standard: Flanged nuts are available with the flange directed towards either screw end A or B.
- NEFF Standard: Similar configurations are available with the flange directed towards either screw end A or B.
Special Requirements:- Special requirements are coded numerically, with '0' indicating none.
Design Codes and Descriptions:- Various design codes are provided for different end machining options.
Lead Screw Drives:- NEFF offers lead screw drives with consistent torque and low backlash.
Telescopic Screw Drives (S-TEG):- Available in both sliding and ball screw variants.
Technical Data Highlights:- Ball Screw: Max lifting force of 3740 N, axial backlash of 0.1 mm, and efficiency of 0.76.
Construction and Accessories:- Examples of synchronous telescopic screw drives for medical technology are provided.
Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and options for NEFF's telescopic screw drives, specifically the M-TEG series.
Specifications: The M-TEG telescopic screw drives are available in up to 7 stages.
Technical Data: - Standard Design: Max dynamic lifting force of 39,500 N.
Selection of Screw Stages: The document outlines how the load capacity and buckling behavior can be adjusted by selecting different screw stages.
Driving Pin Options: Various driving pin options are available.
Applications: The M-TEG series is suitable for applications requiring compact installation dimensions and high lifting heights.
Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and performance data for the M/J-Series Screw Jacks by NEFF Gewindetriebe GmbH.
Specifications: The document outlines two main types of screw jacks: Type VP and Type R.
Procedures: The document includes instructions for mounting threads on sides A and B.
Standards and Norms: The document references several DIN standards for surface treatment and general tolerances.
Performance Data: Performance tables are provided for different screw jack models.
Recommendations: The document suggests using ball screw drives for higher efficiency and longer duty cycles.
Key Data from Tables: The tables provide specific dimensions for each screw jack size.
Critical Information: The document highlights the importance of considering technical changes and the availability of different screw combinations.
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and ordering information for the M/J-Series and MH/JH-Series screw jacks by NEFF Gewindetriebe GmbH.
Specifications:- Design Types: Includes lifting screw (N), lifting screw with anti-turn devices (VP, VK), and rotating screw (R).
High-Performance MH/JH-Series:- Features optimized worm gearing for higher efficiencies and longer duty cycles.
Technical Data:- General technical data provided for both trapezoidal and ball screw configurations.
Construction Examples:- Paper Roll Tong: Utilizes trapezoidal screw jacks connected to an MH5 screw jack.
Specifications:
The document outlines the specifications for high-performance screw jacks in the MH/JH series.
Procedures:
Instructions are provided for selecting screw jacks.
Standards and Norms:
The document references several DIN standards for surface treatment and general tolerances.
Recommendations:
Recommendations include ensuring the vent valve is correctly positioned during installation.
Performance Data:
The performance tables provide an overview of required torque, power, and holding torque for various speeds and load ranges.
Key Data from Tables:
The tables list possible screw combinations for ball screws.
Overview
The document provides detailed technical specifications and descriptions for NEFF's high-performance screw jacks, specifically the MH/JH and C-Series.
Specifications
The document includes tables detailing lifting speeds, forces, and power requirements for different configurations of screw jacks.
Design Codes
Design codes for different nut types and configurations are provided.
Order Codes
Order codes for the MH/JH-Series and C-Series screw jacks are detailed.
Performance Data
The document provides performance data for the C-Series.
Applications
An example application is provided for a rake cleaning machine used in a storage power plant.
Conclusion
The NEFF screw jacks are designed to meet various industrial needs with customizable options for different applications.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and performance data for NEFF Screw Jacks, specifically focusing on various models within the C-Series.
Specifications:- Static Lifting Force: The maximum static lifting force varies across models.
Procedures and Recommendations:- Greasing: Specific greases are recommended for different screw types.
Performance Data:- Performance tables are included, detailing lifting speeds, torque, and power requirements for various loads and transmission ratios.
Additional Notes:- Values are valid at an ambient temperature of 20°C.
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and ordering information for various types of ball nuts and screw jacks, particularly focusing on the NEFF standards and DIN norms.
Ball Nuts Specifications:- Types: Includes flanged ball nuts and cylindrical ball nuts according to DIN and NEFF standards.
Screw Jacks C-Series:- Order Code Structure: Detailed breakdown of the order code for screw jacks.
Telescopic Screw Jacks:- Design Benefits: Suitable for small installation spaces.
High-speed Screw Jacks G-Series:- Application Range: Designed for medium load ranges with high dynamics.
Specifications:
The document provides detailed specifications for different versions of high-speed screw jacks (G-Series).
Procedures:
Instructions are given for mounting the vent valve above the oil filling.
Performance Data:
Performance tables are provided for both ball screw and trapezoidal screw versions.
Duty Cycle Diagrams:
Duty cycle diagrams for different screw jack sizes (G1, G2, G3) are included.
Recommendations:
For optimal performance, it is recommended to ensure the vent valve is always positioned above the oil level.
Key Data from Tables:
The tables provide specific measurements and performance data for various screw jack sizes.
Overview: The document provides technical specifications and guidelines for NEFF Gewindetriebe GmbH's high-speed screw jacks, specifically the G-Series.
Specifications: The document lists different models of screw jacks.
Procedures: To determine the duty cycle for other speeds, multiply the duty cycle percentage by the speed factor.
Threaded Nuts Overview: The document provides a comprehensive list of threaded nuts.
Order Code Structure: The order code for high-speed screw jacks is broken down into 15 components.
Accessories: A wide range of accessories is available for screw drives.
Key Tables and Diagrams: The document includes tables for speed factors, duty cycle diagrams, and an overview of threaded nuts.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications, dimensions, and order codes for various screw drive accessories and components, specifically focusing on Cross Cardan Adapters (KKA) and related accessories for screw jacks and systems (SHG/SHA) by NEFF Gewindetriebe GmbH.
1. Cross Cardan Adapters (KKA):- Types and Specifications: The document lists different types of KKA with corresponding order codes and specifications.
2. Technical Data and Dimensions:- Dimensions: Detailed dimensions for each KKA type are provided.
3. Accessories for Screw Jacks/Systems (SHG/SHA):- Components: The document lists various components such as mounting plates and drive shafts.
4. Notes and Standards:- General Tolerances: The document adheres to DIN ISO 2768-m and DIN ISO 8015 standards.
Conclusion: This document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and ordering Cross Cardan Adapters and related accessories for screw jacks and systems.
Specifications and Lubrication: The document outlines the lubrication requirements for NEFF bevel gearboxes.
Mounting Positions: Gear units can be mounted in any position.
Mounting Threads: Standard mounting threads are available on sides 1, 2, and 4 of the housing.
Performance and Torque: The document provides detailed tables of performance metrics.
Gearbox Types and Ratios: Various gearbox types are discussed.
Warnings and Recommendations: Caution is advised regarding the use of standard mounting threads.
Technical Specifications and Dimensions:
The document provides detailed technical specifications and dimensions for various three-phase standard motors (DNM) and accessories manufactured by NEFF Gewindetriebe GmbH.
General Accessories:
The document lists general accessories including handwheels and safety handwheels.
Bellows (FB):
Bellows are described as protective covers for screws against external influences.
Order Codes and Configuration:
The document outlines the order code structure for bellows.
Standards and Tolerances:
The document adheres to various DIN standards for tolerances.
Specifications:The document provides specifications for spiral
spring covers (SF).
Procedures:
Spiral springs can be installed in horizontal or vertical positions.
Technical Data and Dimensions:
The document includes detailed tables listing various dimensions and specifications for different spiral spring models.
Recommendations:
For horizontal installation, it is recommended to place the largest diameter in the direction of chip fall.
General Notes:
Drawings and technical documents are proprietary.
Technical Specifications and Procedures:
The document provides detailed technical specifications and procedures for NEFF products, focusing on spiral spring covers and lubricants.
Lubricants and Their Applications:
NEFF offers a range of lubricants specifically designed for their products.
Lubricant Dispensers:
The NEFF Lube 1 automatic lubricant dispenser is designed for direct installation at lubrication points.
Calculations for KGT/TGT/GGT:
The document outlines calculations for ball screws (KGT), trapezoidal screws (TGT), and sliding screws (GGT).
Preselection and Lifetime Calculations:
Guidelines for preselecting ball nuts and calculating the lifetime of ball screws are provided.
Specifications and Calculations:- Mean Load Calculations: The document provides formulas for calculating the mean load.
NEFF Bearing Cases:- Different NEFF bearing cases are described with corresponding correction factors.
Critical Rotational Speed:- The document provides formulas for calculating the theoretical critical and permissible rotational speeds of ball screws.
Diagrams and Examples:- Diagrams illustrate the relationship between unsupported length and critical buckling force or rotational speed.
Standards and Tolerances:- The document references various DIN standards for surface finishes.
Specifications and Calculations:
The document provides detailed calculations and specifications for screw drives.
Service Life and Load Calculations:
Service life is calculated in hours and cycles.
Preselection and Efficiency:
The preselection process for screw drives involves determining application data.
Material and Surface Considerations:
The load rating of sliding pairs depends on material, surface texture, and lubrication conditions.
Design Factors and Recommendations:
Design factors include the product of load and speed.
Additional Calculations:
Additional calculations cover bearing surface, rotational speed, and feeding speed.
Specifications and Calculations:
The document provides detailed calculations for determining the required drive torque and driving power for trapezoidal screw systems.
Efficiency and Torque:
The document discusses the efficiency of converting linear motion to rotary motion and vice versa.
Critical Forces and Safety:
The critical buckling force (Fk) and maximum permissible buckling force (Fzul) are calculated using Euler's buckling cases.
Practical Applications:
Examples of calculations for specific scenarios are included.
Technical Specifications:
The document outlines the permissible rotational speed of screws.
Installation and Ambient Conditions:
Details on installation positions and bearing configurations are provided.
Calculations and Design Factors:
The document provides formulas for calculating the number of load-bearing threads.
Torque and Efficiency:
Formulas for calculating required drive torque, operating torque, and acceleration torque are included.
Friction and Breakaway Torque:
The document explains the concept of breakaway torque in sliding screw drives.
Critical Buckling Force:
A formula for calculating the theoretical critical buckling force of screws is provided.
Specifications and Parameters:
The document outlines the specifications for a NEFF bearing case III.
Key Calculations:- Required Bearing Surface: The required bearing surface for the thread nut is calculated to be 500 mm².
General Specifications for SHG:
The document also provides general specifications for SHG.
Design Versions:
Two design versions are mentioned: Version N and Version VK.
Specifications and Versions:
The document outlines different versions of screw jacks offered by NEFF Gewindetriebe GmbH.
Turn-out Safeguard (AS):
The AS safeguard prevents the screw from rotating out of the gear unit.
General Specifications for SHG:
Key parameters for preselection include stroke, installation space, static and dynamic axial load, and required travel speed.
Calculations and Parameters:
The document includes tables with maximum drive torque (MT) and radial force (FR) values for different sizes.
Preselection and Design Considerations:
For proper design, customer-provided data such as maximum axial force and duty cycle must be considered.
Drive Power and Torque Calculations:
Formulas are provided for calculating drive speed, drive power, and screw torque.
Conclusion:
The document provides comprehensive guidelines for selecting and calculating the specifications of screw jacks.
Specifications:
The document provides detailed specifications for worm gear screw jacks.
Procedures:
The required drive torque for a screw jack system is calculated by considering the drive torques of individual screw jacks.
Calculations:
Formulas are provided for calculating axial force on the lifting screw (Feff).
Standards and Recommendations:
Safety factors and correction factors are emphasized for determining permissible forces and speeds.
Efficiency and Performance:
Efficiency values for various components are provided.
Key Data from Tables:
The tables list specifications for different screw jack models.
Specifications and Parameters:
The document provides detailed specifications for various screw jack models.
Procedures and Calculations:
The document includes procedures for preselecting gear sizes.
Safety and Standards:
Safety factors for permissible buckling force and critical rotational speed are discussed.
Recommendations and Best Practices:
Recommendations for selecting the appropriate screw type are provided.
Technical Data and Attachments:
Technical data for various screw jack designs and their attachments are detailed.
Application and Design Considerations:
The document outlines design considerations for different screw jack configurations.
Specifications:
The document outlines the specifications for a heavy-duty design.
Maximum Axial Load:
The maximum axial load is calculated to be 48.6 kN.
Drive Torque:
The required drive torque (MA) is calculated to be 90.9 Nm.
Operating Torque:
The required operating torque (MB) is calculated using the total acting axial force.
Total Efficiency:
The total efficiency (ηges) is calculated to be 0.27.
Driving Power:
The required driving power (Pa) is calculated to be 0.39 kW.
Contact Information:
The document provides contact details for NEFF Gewindetriebe GmbH and its international partners.